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Naw, I have done it loads of times - at worst you get a mucky paw print on there but the car is usally filthy anyway so who cares. People generally have repect for other peoples property and it's >just< a car. It's much more at risk driving it 
Tony Hall tells a story of Goodwood Breakfast Club where he came back to his car to find some chap resting his coffee on his roof. If you've met Tony, you can imagine the ensuing conversation
Tony Hall tells a story of Goodwood Breakfast Club where he came back to his car to find some chap resting his coffee on his roof. If you've met Tony, you can imagine the ensuing conversation
but I have my car. Just do it it will be fine 
Hi Kevindbs, I have shown quite a few bikes in the past without any problems yet when we bought the Aston it was surprising the discussions we had before we decided to enter out babe. Ok we have only done one so far but it was the last "big" Goodwood event and there were lots of people there. We had no issues at all but I must add that if I found some **** with their coffee on the roof wifey had better get to them before me.
Of course, depends where you're showing it, but either way, don't forget the laminated A4 sheet to go in the window telling everyone that it was built on a Tuesday, which makes it special and that once, you was in it when you thought you saw Joanna Lumley, which makes it special and although its the same car that appeared in Casino Royale, it isn't the actual one, but this still makes it special.
Then be sure to take two fold up deck chairs to sit in behind the car where you will eat cheese sarnies out of tin foil and the missus does some knitting, whilst looking completely pissed off. You may wander off, but only briefly to buy a raffle ticket - first prize a bottle of Blue Nun.
Anyone ever been to the Buntingford Classic?
Then be sure to take two fold up deck chairs to sit in behind the car where you will eat cheese sarnies out of tin foil and the missus does some knitting, whilst looking completely pissed off. You may wander off, but only briefly to buy a raffle ticket - first prize a bottle of Blue Nun.
Anyone ever been to the Buntingford Classic?
Dad has allowed me to take his Virage to one show this year, with nothing more than the odd finger print. I will be taking it to more shows later this summer, too.
Before that I took his DB9 to many shows with no problems at all.
Come to think of it, I can't recall having any problems during the near 8 years of showing my own cars.
I have had people ask to have a closer look or even sit in the cars. I've agreed with no problems.
Dad did request that no one can sit in his car. When I've told people no, they are understanding.
I guess you will get some people poking and probing where you don't want them and may have the odd person who is disrespectful, but in my experience these people a few and far between.
The majority of the public attend a car show because they cars, and will therefore be respectful.
I've never had to stand by guarding the cars while they are on show.
I often leave the windows and roof down, should people wish a closer look. Obviously I still lock the car and have anything of value safely locked away, but there has never been a problem.
As an exhibitor, you often get to attend a great car show for a reduced entry or even for free.
I would suggest, that if you like the look of a show and wish to show your car, give it a go.
In my experience, it's often safer parked at a show than when using the car for other occasions
Enjoy!
Darren
Before that I took his DB9 to many shows with no problems at all.
Come to think of it, I can't recall having any problems during the near 8 years of showing my own cars.
I have had people ask to have a closer look or even sit in the cars. I've agreed with no problems.
Dad did request that no one can sit in his car. When I've told people no, they are understanding.
I guess you will get some people poking and probing where you don't want them and may have the odd person who is disrespectful, but in my experience these people a few and far between.
The majority of the public attend a car show because they cars, and will therefore be respectful.
I've never had to stand by guarding the cars while they are on show.
I often leave the windows and roof down, should people wish a closer look. Obviously I still lock the car and have anything of value safely locked away, but there has never been a problem.
As an exhibitor, you often get to attend a great car show for a reduced entry or even for free.
I would suggest, that if you like the look of a show and wish to show your car, give it a go.
In my experience, it's often safer parked at a show than when using the car for other occasions
Enjoy!
Darren
Edited by iluvmercs on Wednesday 3rd July 01:34
do them all the time.....only issue i ever had was at Chelsea Auto legends when my rear bumper got scratched in the area cordoned off where no one was supossed to go....other than that i like showing my car , enjoy most of the days , you get to meet other car nuts , and 9/10 the public appreciate you showing them around your car , letting the rug rats have a sit in , after making sure they have no sweets , drinks and have not treaden in dog s
t....
t....Very important is to wear red trousers and matching cravat .
As for footwear,boat shoes if the weather is dry or Hunter wellies if wet (or carpet slippers and pipe if you own DB9 ).
Make sure the bonnet is open so you can make appropriate comments regarding the engine etc.
Be prepared for the yokels to stare at the car as if they had never seen a motor vehicle in their lives.
Make certain you have a nasty scowl prepared to scare off any children that are within 50 feet of you.
A bottle of cold Prosseco in the boot in case a pretty lady should want a chat.
Have a walk round to chat to other Aston owners who will either shun you or bore you to tears .
Join the AMOC so they can charge you eye watering entrance fees .
As for footwear,boat shoes if the weather is dry or Hunter wellies if wet (or carpet slippers and pipe if you own DB9 ).
Make sure the bonnet is open so you can make appropriate comments regarding the engine etc.
Be prepared for the yokels to stare at the car as if they had never seen a motor vehicle in their lives.
Make certain you have a nasty scowl prepared to scare off any children that are within 50 feet of you.
A bottle of cold Prosseco in the boot in case a pretty lady should want a chat.
Have a walk round to chat to other Aston owners who will either shun you or bore you to tears .
Join the AMOC so they can charge you eye watering entrance fees .
Edited by avinalarf on Wednesday 3rd July 08:55
Little Donkey said:
Of course, depends where you're showing it, but either way, don't forget the laminated A4 sheet to go in the window telling everyone that it was built on a Tuesday, which makes it special and that once, you was in it when you thought you saw Joanna Lumley, which makes it special and although its the same car that appeared in Casino Royale, it isn't the actual one, but this still makes it special.
Then be sure to take two fold up deck chairs to sit in behind the car where you will eat cheese sarnies out of tin foil and the missus does some knitting, whilst looking completely pissed off. You may wander off, but only briefly to buy a raffle ticket - first prize a bottle of Blue Nun.
Anyone ever been to the Buntingford Classic?
I think that sums up every single car show I've ever been to.Then be sure to take two fold up deck chairs to sit in behind the car where you will eat cheese sarnies out of tin foil and the missus does some knitting, whilst looking completely pissed off. You may wander off, but only briefly to buy a raffle ticket - first prize a bottle of Blue Nun.
Anyone ever been to the Buntingford Classic?
I took the Vanquish along to Speedfest which is a small car show in Alford, Aberdeenshire on Sunday.
It was a superb day and remained dry all day long. My (still!) rosy cheeks, forehead and nose also tell me that the sun was out all day long....
Anyway, I've always been happy showing my cars at this show and have taken the DB6 and classic 911 along previously. The cars are cordoned off from the public so there are no issues in people getting too close. The signs in front of each car are also staked into the ground so no need for viewers to feel the need to get any closer to the car to read them.
Here is the Aston collective (and a few interloping TVR's);
and a better angle of mine
It was a superb day and remained dry all day long. My (still!) rosy cheeks, forehead and nose also tell me that the sun was out all day long....
Anyway, I've always been happy showing my cars at this show and have taken the DB6 and classic 911 along previously. The cars are cordoned off from the public so there are no issues in people getting too close. The signs in front of each car are also staked into the ground so no need for viewers to feel the need to get any closer to the car to read them.
Here is the Aston collective (and a few interloping TVR's);
and a better angle of mine
Cordoning off the cars at an outdoor car show is a little much, don't you think? After all, we're not talking about some multi-million dollar/pound cars are we. Even at Pebble Beach the cars aren't cordoned off (of course the spectator crowd may be of a different nature I suppose).
If people can't get close enough to peer inside, then what's the point? I've invited some young lads to sit in my car so their dad could take a photo or two and nothing bad befell my car.
If people can't get close enough to peer inside, then what's the point? I've invited some young lads to sit in my car so their dad could take a photo or two and nothing bad befell my car.
DB9VolanteDriver said:
Cordoning off the cars at an outdoor car show is a little much, don't you think? After all, we're not talking about some multi-million dollar/pound cars are we. Even at Pebble Beach the cars aren't cordoned off (of course the spectator crowd may be of a different nature I suppose).
If people can't get close enough to peer inside, then what's the point? I've invited some young lads to sit in my car so their dad could take a photo or two and nothing bad befell my car.
Dear Steve,If people can't get close enough to peer inside, then what's the point? I've invited some young lads to sit in my car so their dad could take a photo or two and nothing bad befell my car.
I notice you live in the States where it is possible to carry a hand gun and threaten to shoot any stroppy kid that might damage your car.
Unfortunately that is not possible in Old Blighty and we have to resort to threatening them with an old cricket bat.
Point made I think.
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